CALISTHENICSShoulders Resistance Band
How to Do Resistance Band Pull-Apart
Hold resistance band at chest height, arms straight and shoulder-width. Pull band apart to a T — squeeze shoulder blades together at end range. Return with control. Keep arms straight throughout.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Resistance Band Pull-Apart form
1
Setup
Hold resistance band at chest height, arms straight and shoulder-width
2
Movement
Pull band apart to a T — squeeze shoulder blades together at end range. Return with control
3
Lockout
Keep arms straight throughout
Coaching Cues
✓Keep arms straight throughout — bending the elbows turns this into a chest fly
✓Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull, not your traps
✓Hold 1 second at full extension before returning with control
Muscles Worked
Primary: Shoulders
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